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Part 1 of an overview of The McKenzie method as an assessment and management tool

The McKenzie technique of mechanical diagnosis and therapy is a one-of-a-kind diagnostic and management approach. Robin McKenzie described the procedure first for lumbar spine disorders [McKenzie RA. 1981] and later for cervical and thoracic problems [McKenzie RA. 1990]. The approach uses repetitive motions while monitoring symptomatic and mechanical reactions as the primary source of information in the physical examination and then uses these responses to … Continue reading Part 1 of an overview of The McKenzie method as an assessment and management tool

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What are the short-term effects of physiotherapy and counseling in temporomandibular disorder patients with myofascial pain?

In 2000, Michelotti, et. al., conducted study about Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) which encompass a range of painful conditions affecting the jaw muscles and joints, with myofascial pain being one of the common manifestations. To address this issue, a recent controlled clinical trial aimed to assess the short-term effects of physiotherapy and counseling as potential treatments for myofascial pain in TMD patients. The study involved forty … Continue reading What are the short-term effects of physiotherapy and counseling in temporomandibular disorder patients with myofascial pain?

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Can a graded exercise program improve quality of life for anorexia nervosa patients?

In a pioneering pilot study, researchers investigated the potential benefits of a graded exercise program as a complementary treatment for anorexia nervosa. In 2000, study aimed by V. Thien, et. al., to determine whether this specialized exercise regimen could enhance the quality of life for individuals battling this complex eating disorder while ensuring it does not impede the crucial rate of body fat gain. Anorexia … Continue reading Can a graded exercise program improve quality of life for anorexia nervosa patients?

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Does timing of shoulder exercises impact axillary drainage after mastectomy?

In 1999, prospective study conducted by S. C. Chen, et. al., investigated the impact of timing shoulder exercises on axillary drainage following modified radical mastectomy. The study aimed to determine whether early initiation of active shoulder movement on the lesion side affects the amount of axillary drainage, with the goal of establishing optimal post-operative protocols for patients. Between 1994 and 1995, 344 consecutive patients who … Continue reading Does timing of shoulder exercises impact axillary drainage after mastectomy?

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Straight Leg Raise Test 6

Straight Leg Raise Test 6 – Modified for patients who cannot lie supine Purpose of Straight Leg Raise Test 6: To test if the tension along the sciatic nerve, tibial nerve, L4,5,S1 nerve roots (1), conus medullaris (2), and the adjacent dura to the spinal cord (3) contribute to the neurologic symptoms associated with radiculopathy (4). Patient position: Side-lying with a pillow in-between two legs, … Continue reading Straight Leg Raise Test 6

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